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Curry Outdoors, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Family owned and operated Business. We do land clearing and forestry work for commercial, residential, farmland, hunting leases and clearing around ponds, retention ponds, railroad, bush hogging etc. Our heavy duty forestry equipment mulches all the underbrush and small trees. We also supply, move and deliver decorative boulders. Some topping 14000 pounds! Check us out on FaceBook at CURRY OUTDOORS INC. to view our videos of our equipment. Also Google us. \nWe do NOT offer excavating services. While we own equipment that can do these, we stick to what we do best. Please DON'T select us if you need grading, leveling, dirt work, trenching, culvert. \nHome Advisior has limited categories to put contractors in. The excavating and site work is the best they have to put us in. We only clear properties of trees and underbrush. If you have any questions before you select us please call 937-790-0058 to see if we can help. \n

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Russell Laine Construction, LLC
4.6(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to our family-owned company! With over 25 years of experience, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in everything we do. We believe in fair and honest pricing, ensuring that our valued customers receive the best service without any surprises. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you!

Residential Bridge
Residential Bridge
Residential Bridge
Residential Bridge
Residential Bridge

+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Smittys Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.2(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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DF Homes
4.8(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Drew was fantastic! I hired him to excavate an overgrown beach area, install a weed barrier, and put in new sand. He promptly responded to my inquiry, set up an appointment to see the job, and provide a quote. On the day of the work, he arrived on time and worked efficiently throughout the day. Despite rain, he stayed to finish the job. He communicated throughout the day at various points in the project to insure I was satisfied before he moved on to next steps. Drew's solo business is relatively new, but he has several years of experience in his father's excavation business. Drew is knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend him, and he will be my first call when I have another excavation project."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Clark's Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Clark's Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n \n

Response time10 mins
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BSP Corp
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

BSP Corp (operating as Sheperd Co) is a locally owned and operated company providing dependable, straightforward service to homeowners, contractors, and businesses throughout the area. We offer dump trailer rentals, junk and debris removal, tree removal, excavation, hauling, property cleanup, and other construction-related services. \nWhether you need a trailer for a weekend project, a property cleaned up, a tree removed, or help tackling your next project, we're ready to help. \nWe take pride in working hard, treating people fairly, and providing reliable service you can count on. No job is too simple to ask about—reach out to BSP Corp and let's see how we can help.

Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+16

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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